1. a race in which horses and riders compete against each other
2. a close competition between candidates or competitors where the outcome is uncertain
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous horseraces in the world.
• Thousands of spectators gathered at the track to watch the horserace.
• The presidential election has become a horserace between the two leading candidates.
• Polls show the horserace tightening as election day approaches.
• The horserace for the championship title remains wide open with three weeks left.
• She placed a bet on her favorite horse in the afternoon horserace.
• Media coverage of the horserace has intensified in recent weeks.